This OER would be used to help increase phonological awareness for tier 3 readers. This OER has resources for spelling tests, quizzes, and teaching strategies to help early learners. Goal is to help with Word, Syllable, Rhyme, Alliteration, First Sound, and Phonemic Awareness in all students to increase reading levels.

This OER would be used to help increase phonological awareness for tier 3 readers. This OER has resources for spelling tests, quizzes, and teaching strategies to help early learners. Goal is to help with Word, Syllable, Rhyme, Alliteration, First Sound, and Phonemic Awareness in all students to increase reading levels.

Ingenious Innovations by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

Word Count: 9881

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When reading a narrative, there are some key story elements to pay close attention to. The two we are focusing on in this seminar are setting and plot. You will be able to describe in depth the setting and the plot using specific details from the text. First, you will be applying past knowledge to help you identify the parts of a plot as well as the setting. Using a graphic organizer, you will be listening to audiobooks and filling in these five elements of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. By looking closely at a story, you are learning how a story is written and how important these parts are.StandardsCC.1.3.4.C Describe in depth a character, setting or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text.

Stories from the Rose City for Beginner Students of English

Short Description:
This book contains short stories about people and places in Portland, Oregon.

Long Description:
This book contains nine short stories about people and places of Portland, Oregon written for beginner students of English (lexile range of 300-500). Each story has approximately 150-250 words. It is formatted as a picture book with approximately 1-3 sentences per illustration. Each story is accompanied by a set of self-correcting comprehension questions and a speaking prompt. All images are public domain except where noted in the alt text.

Order a print copy: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/portland-people-and-places-stories-from-the-rose-city-for-beginner-students-of-english/24431301

Word Count: 2660

ISBN: 978-1-63635-016-5

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Stories from the Rose City for Beginner Students of English

Short Description:
This book contains short stories about people and places in Portland, Oregon. Order a print copy: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/portland-people-and-places-stories-from-the-rose-city-for-beginner-students-of-english/24431301

Long Description:
This book contains nine short stories about people and places of Portland, Oregon written for beginner students of English (lexile range of 300-500). Each story has approximately 150-250 words. It is formatted as a picture book with approximately 1-3 sentences per illustration. Each story is accompanied by a set of self-correcting comprehension questions and a speaking prompt. All images are public domain except where noted in the alt text.

Order a print copy: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/portland-people-and-places-stories-from-the-rose-city-for-beginner-students-of-english/24431301

Word Count: 2760

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Short Description:
This is an archive. The updated, current version of this resource is here: https://sites.google.com/alphaplus.ca/digital-skills-assessment/home

Long Description:
AlphaPlus supports literacy workers to use blended learning approaches through our technology coaching services, face-to-face and online training, and tech support. This position paper describes our understanding of blended learning, its benefits and how adult basic education programs can be (re)conceptualized using a blended learning approach to best support learners.

Word Count: 4420

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In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there are no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there are no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience. 

In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there is no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all of the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or and articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there are no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there are no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

Adapted for English Language Learners

Short Description:
An adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's critically acclaimed play A Raisin in the Sun. This text has been adapted to a mid-length novel suitable for low-intermediate and intermediate level English Language Learners.

Long Description:
This is an adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun intended for classroom use with low-intermediate English Language Learners. The original play has been adapted into a novel suitable for reading over the course of a quarter or semester. This OER text includes discussion questions, vocabulary activities, and writing prompts.

The Younger family lives in a small apartment. When they receive an insurance payment after the death of their father, the Younger children and their mother face a difficult decision. What will they do with the money?

Set in 1950s Chicago, A Raisin in the Sun explores an African American family’s challenges and dreams. It is a story of family love, prejudice, and resilience.

Content warnings: this story contains discussions of anti-Black violence, racism, pregnancy and discussion of terminating pregnancy, and alcohol consumption.

Word Count: 34909

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In this seminar you will learn how to read, compare, and analyze two stories. You will be able to communicate in writing by comparing and contrasting two stories, and by citing evidence from the story to help you to support your answer to the questions that will follow.  This is a fun fictional story for you to read, this will help you to be able to analyze and show evidence for your position on many things that affect the world that you live in today.StandardsCC.1.3.5.B Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from text to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences.

In this seminar you will learn how to read and analyze a story about making cactus jam. You will be able to communicate in writing the steps that it takes to make cactus jam by using evidence from the story to help you to support your answer to the questions that will follow.StandardsC.C.1.2.3 B Ask and answer questions about the text and make inferences about the text; refer to text to support response.C.C.1.3.5B Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from the text to to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences. 

Completion of this seminar will allow you to understand and use the R.A.C.E.S. strategy for answering text dependent analysis questions. This is a well-known strategy to use in the second paragraph of a TDA response. You will read, answer questions, and learn how to communicate effectively by writing and citing evidence about a story called Because of Winn Dixie.StandardsC.C. 1.2.3B Ask and answer questions about the text and make inferences about the text.  Refer to the text to support your answers.C.C.1.3.5 B Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from the text to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences.

These resources are developed by ELPA and align with the ELP standards. They are organized by grade band and domain. They are designed to be used as lessons and for test practice. 

These resources are developed by ELPA and align with the ELP standards. They are organized by grade band and domain. They are designed to be used as lessons and for test practice.